Lenexa, KS vs New Hope, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Lenexa leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 58,536 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+42.6 |
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72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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